Image: Jihad Watch In a chilling incident that has stunned France, a man screaming “Allahu Akbar” — Arabic for “God is Great” — drove his car into a crowd of pedestrians on the scenic French holiday island of Oléron early this morning, leaving at least ten people injured. Authorities say four of the victims are in critical condition, including an aide to National Rally MP Pascal Markowsky. The attack occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. local time, when the 35-year-old suspect

Image: Jihad Watch Egyptian Salafi preacher Mustafa al-Adawy has ignited a wave of controversy following his remarks about the newly inaugurated Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. During the museum’s much-anticipated opening, al-Adawy called upon Muslims to refrain from glorifying or taking pride in ancient Egyptian civilization, warning that such admiration could lead to fitna—a spiritual and moral temptation that distracts believers from the path of Islam. In a sermon that qui

Image: Jihad Watch Two men from Michigan have been charged in connection with a thwarted ISIS-inspired terror plot that was allegedly meant to cause a massacre in a Detroit suburb on Halloween, according to an FBI affidavit. The suspects, Mohmed Ali of Dearborn, Michigan, and Majed Mahmoud, reportedly conspired to carry out a mass shooting operation code-named “Pumpkin.” Court documents reveal they face charges for receiving, transferring, and attempting to transfer firearms,

Image: Jihad Watch Five Guys has recently introduced a significant update to its French operations, marking a strategic shift toward inclusivity in its menu offerings. To address growing customer curiosity and provide clarity, the brand has launched a new “Halal Information” section on its official website. This dedicated page aims to answer frequently asked questions and explain the details behind the company’s latest decision to serve halal-certified food at select location

Image: Jihad Watch Israel takes immense pride not only in safeguarding its own citizens but also in extending compassion and humanitarian concern toward others beyond its borders. Reflecting this spirit, the country recently hosted a groundbreaking event — the first-ever “Future of Minorities in the Middle East” conference. The conference was organized under the leadership of Dr. Edy Cohen, a respected Israeli academic and prominent social media influencer known for his outsp

Image: Jihad Watch An asylum seeker living in the United Kingdom has been convicted of a brutal assault on a young woman in Cardiff, after following her from a nightclub and attacking her beneath a bridge in the city centre, a court has heard. The horrifying incident took place in the early hours of May 12 last year. The victim, who had been out with friends, was walking home alone around 4 a.m. after leaving Pulse nightclub on Churchill Way. Unbeknownst to her, she was being

Image: Jihad Watch An Afghan asylum seeker named Rapualla Ahmadze, also known as Rafiullah Ahmadzai, was convicted of raping a vulnerable 17-year-old girl in a brutal assault at Cooper Park in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. The incident took place in the early hours of August 4, 2024, when Ahmadze, who had been captured on CCTV wandering the streets of Elgin, approached the teenager as she sat alone on a bench. Described as bearded and speaking with a foreign accent, he asked her if

Image: Jihad Watch Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have charged three men in connection with a series of child sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, allegedly committed more than a decade ago. The charges stem from incidents reported to have taken place between 2008 and 2009, involving a single victim who was a minor at the time. According to GMP, Naveed Anwar, aged 41, has been accused of raping a girl aged between 13 and 15, as well as rapin

Image: Jihad Watch A Turbulent Week for Lyon’s Medical Students Medical students in Lyon have faced an exceptionally distressing week. Following Monday’s abrupt cancellation of the first national EDN (Épreuves Déterminantes Nationales) exam, yet another disruption struck the Lyon Est Faculty on Thursday, October 23rd. What was meant to be a rigorous, quiet testing session quickly descended into confusion and panic after an unexpected broadcast echoed through the university ha

Image: Jihad Watch A Palestinian refugee residing in Canada has sparked outrage online after posting a profanity-laced video criticizing “white people” for putting up Halloween decorations in her Montreal neighborhood. Samar “Summer” Alkhdour, who has often voiced strong pro-Palestine opinions on social media, drew widespread condemnation after sharing a video questioning the country’s holiday traditions. In the clip, now circulating across multiple platforms, Alkhdour can be

Image: Jihad Watch A UK-based Muslim cleric, Imam Umayr Mulla, has been suspended from his duties at Masjid Khazra in Nottingham following remarks made during a recent interview in Jerusalem with controversial British activist Tommy Robinson. The comments, which appeared to show sympathy toward Israel and its historical legitimacy, have sparked strong backlash from sections of the Muslim community in the UK and abroad. During the interview, Mulla stated that he had “no issue

Image: Jihad Watch In a troubling turn of events, Israeli officials have confirmed that a casket handed over by Hamas on Monday night contained only the partial remains of Ofir Tzarfati, an Israeli hostage whose body had already been recovered by the Israeli military in December 2023. The incident has further deepened tensions between Israel and Hamas, especially amid ongoing disputes over the return of deceased hostages. According to Israeli authorities, Hamas orchestrated a

Image: Jihad Watch A Syrian migrant, initially deemed an adult by British authorities due to his mature physical appearance, has won an age dispute case after a tribunal ruled that he was, in fact, just 16 years old at the time of his arrival. When the young migrant, identified only as SMF to protect his identity, reached the UK on a small boat in 2024, immigration officials immediately questioned his age. Citing his receding hairline, greying hair, stubble, muscular arms, an

Image: Jihad Watch London witnessed another tragic episode of knife violence as a 49-year-old man lost his life following a multiple stabbing incident in Uxbridge on Monday evening. The Metropolitan Police reported that emergency services were called to Midhurst Gardens around 5 p.m. after receiving distress calls about a violent altercation involving several individuals. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance rushed to the

Image: Jihad Watch A violent late-night attack in Cardiff has resulted in a 10-year prison sentence for Abdul Ali, 20, who was convicted of wounding with intent after stabbing a man multiple times in a parked car on Salisbury Road, Cathays. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on February 25, when the 34-year-old victim entered the back seat of a vehicle where Ali was sitting in the front passenger seat. Moments later, Ali suddenly got out of the car, moved to the rear pas

Image: Jihad Watch Tensions flared in London after columns of masked Muslim men were seen chanting “Allahu Akbar” during a counter-demonstration that took place in response to a planned protest by the United Kingdom Independence Party (Ukip). The incident underscored growing friction between nationalist groups and Muslim communities in the capital. The right-wing party, now led by Nick Tenconi, had originally announced a march in Whitechapel, an East London area known for its

Image: Jihad Watch A 30-year-old Sudanese man who assaulted two railway guards at Reading station and later attacked a woman in Bournemouth has been spared immediate custody after a magistrates’ court handed down a suspended prison sentence. Karam Abdulkarim-Mohamed was involved in a confrontation at Reading railway station in January this year after he attempted to jump a ticket barrier. According to the prosecution, he first tried to leap the barrier around 9.30pm, was stop

Image: Jihad Watch A 27-year-old migrant, Hamza Alotaibi, originally from Jordan, has been accused of sexually assaulting four women and girls over the course of just one month while travelling on the London Underground. Alotaibi, who is believed to have arrived in the United Kingdom by small boat, was residing in taxpayer-funded Home Office accommodation in London at the time of the alleged incidents. According to reports presented at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, the assa

Image: Jihad Watch Following the U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that came into effect last week, Israel has released 250 Palestinian prisoners, all convicted terrorists serving at least one life sentence for murder. However, this release has ignited global outrage after revelations from Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) exposed that 160 of the freed individuals have become millionaires through the Palestinian Authority’s controversial “pay-for-slay” program. Acc

Image: Jihad Watch In a concerning escalation of tensions in war-torn Yemen, Houthi rebels have released five Yemeni staff members of the United Nations who were detained over the weekend. However, 15 international UN employees remain confined within a UN compound in the capital city of Sanaa, according to the organisation’s spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric. The detention occurred following an incursion by Houthi militants into the UN facility on Saturday. The group briefly oc